2008 May 09 Poker News, Events and Happenings

Last night, professional Poker player Annie Duke and Academy Award nominee® Don Cheadle, hosted the Ante Up for Africa celebrity Poker tournament and exclusive VIP after party at San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino to raise awareness and funds for the Darfur crisis in Africa.

As the case brought by Renton, WA attorney Lee Rousso against the state of Washington’s felony ban against online gambling comes up for an important legal hearing, the Poker Players Alliance has announced a rally in support…

Absolute Poker’s UK Ambassador takes first place in Ladbrokes European Ladies Championship (PRWeb May 9, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb932884.htm

LAS VEGAS , May 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Described as the most innovative golf event since the Skins Game, The Full Tilt Poker.net World Series of Golf(R) (OTC Bulletin Board: WSGF), has engaged in a multi-year domestic U.S. broadcast partnership with network television ’s sports leader, CBS Sports.

Greektown Casino in downtown Detroit, Michigan is pleased to announce the Heartland Poker League, the first national poker league for the casino player. Greektown will be running two leagues. Sunday League will be every Sunday at 7pm. Monday League will be in the morning at 11am. Buy-in for both leagues is $60+$15, with 100% of prize pool being paid out at each tournament.

A laundrymat owner was charged with paying out cash for electronic gambling machine winnings Friday, the first such arrest in several years since a major statewide crackdown on video poker, authorities said.

With the World Series of Poker fast approaching, players are getting ready to make their annual trek to Las Vegas. However, for many players (myself included), the World Series of Poker is not about the tournaments, but the side…